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Subject: An Act to amend the state finance law and the retirement and social security law, regarding economic sanctions for engaging in politically motivated boycotts
A.8220-A (Lavine) and S.6086 (Gianaris)
A.9036 (Weinstein) / S.6378-A (Martins)
Position: OPPOSED

Subject: Executive Budget: Revenue Bill, Part S (S.6409-A/A.9009-A) “Parental Choice in Education Act” (March 1, 2016)Position: OPPOSE
Governor Cuomo has introduced a program bill that proposes yet another variation on a tax scheme that would provide a tax credit – a dollar-for-dollar cut in tax liability – to individuals and corporations that make donations to “educational scholarship organizations” for children to attend private schools, including schools that provide religious education.

Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act of 2015 A.8135-B (Cahill) / S.6013-B (Bonacic)Position: SUPPORT
The ability to decide whether and when to have a child is essential to women’s health and ability to participate equally in the economic, political and social life of the nation. Despite this, many women are unable to access contraceptive healthcare that is right for them. The NYCLU strongly supports A.8135-B/S.6013-B, the Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act.

Subject: A.8233 (An Act to amend the tax law, in relation to creating the primary or secondary education expense deduction)
Position: OPPOSE
This legislation represents yet another effort to provide public financial support to private primary and secondary schools, including schools that provide religious education.
The bill would give taxpayers a deduction of $3,000 per student, with a maximum deduction of $12,000, for tuition as well as other expenses related to a child’s attendance at parochial and other private schools.

Subject: Governor's Program Bill #2: "Parental Choice in Education Act"
Position: OPPOSE
Governor Cuomo has introduced a program bill that proposes yet another variation on a tax scheme that would provide a tax credit – a dollar-for-dollar cut in tax liability – to individuals and corporations that make donations to "educational scholarship organizations" for children to attend private schools, including schools that provide religious education.